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Fairmont State University and Pierpont Community & Technical College share a 120-acre main campus in Fairmont, West Virginia. Partnership allows us to better serve our 7,450 students. Partnership provides students with the opportunity to find their future from more than 145 skill sets, certificates, associate degrees, bachelor's degrees and graduate programs. FSU features a branch campus in Clarksburg, the Gaston Caperton Center. Through Off-Campus Programs, Pierpont offers a variety of courses at more than 15 sites in North Central West Virginia. We value scholarship, opportunity, achievement and responsibility.

More than 86% of students receive a form of financial aid.

Fairmont is within an easy drive of Washington, D.C., Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati.

The Robert C. Byrd National Aerospace Education Center located in nearby Bridgeport, West Virginia, offers multiple programs in aviation.

URL: http://www.fairmontstate.edu/home

Mission & Vision

At Fairmont State, it's about finding yourself. This means you will lay a firm foundation for lifelong learning and a career. Some of that will happen in class, at the library and in study groups. But some of it will occur as you assume leadership positions on campus, serve the larger community and try new things.

URL: http://www.fairmontstate.edu/studentlife/default.asp

The great thing about getting involved on campus is—you run the show. We empower students to take charge of what happens here so you learn what works, what doesn't and how you can make things better. That pretty much sums up what life is all about.

Fairmont State has more than 80 student organizations ranging from Student Government, professional and honorary organizations to fraternities, sororities, music groups, religious clubs and arts organizations. About 50 percent of our students participate in intramurals — we offer 24 sports such as flag football, softball, horseshoes and backgammon. See what we've got to offer. And if you don't find what you're looking for? Start your own program. We love it when that happens.

Placement

When you enroll at Fairmont State, it's like putting your foot on the first rung of a ladder—a ladder that will take you places you can hardly imagine now. Each step up the ladder to a two-year degree through the four-year degree and even on to graduate school, will add skills, credentials and experiences you can use professionally, personally and as a member of your community.

Welcome to the Fairmont State Residence Life. This is an exciting time to live on campus as we build new facilities and develop new programs. As such, I encourage you to thoroughly explore our site, as it will provide you with valuable information as you consider joining our residential family.

Inside these pages, you will learn about one of our most valuable assets, the staff, who are here to meet your needs in a variety of ways. Resident assistants are some of the most important members of our staff. They live on your floor and are there to assist you with almost any need.

Browse through our residential facilities, as this information will help you choose where you would like to live. Also learn about the application process, move-in dates, and other important information.

Finally, take note that the website is an important location for current information and housing processes. The current application for housing is available on the website along with other forms important to students living on campus.

Happy exploring, and if you have questions, please call us at (304) 367-4216 and one of my staff will assist you.

Sincerely,

Daniel L. Gockley
Director of Residence Life

URL: http://www.fairmontstate.edu/admissions/reslife/default.asp

Admission

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

To be considered for admission, an applicant from abroad must satisfy the following requirements:

1. Applicant must have completed a satisfactory program of secondary school studies equivalent to an American high school. An officially certified English translation of high school transcripts or college transcripts, if applicable, must accompany applications. In cases where high school graduation is expected after the application deadline for admission, acceptance at Fairmont State would be given to the prospective student with the understanding that the student successfully complete the necessary academic requirements and submit proof of graduation. Photo copies will not be accepted.

2. Applicant must have achieved a minimum score of 500 (paper) or 173 (computer) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Official test results must be sent directly to Fairmont State with the following TOEFL code information. Official scores (not copies) must be submitted:

You may also call, fax, or send us an electronic mail message:
Phone: 304-367-4501
Fax: 304-366-4870
E-mail: ghines@fairmontstate.edu

3. Applicant must take the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) OR American College Test (ACT). Information concerning these tests can be obtained from United States cultural offices abroad. Arrangements for taking the tests at test centers abroad should be made at least two months before the examination date and preferably one year before admission. Each applicant is responsible for having all test scores sent to Fairmont State with the following code information:

4. Applicant must submit officially notarized proof of financial support. A sponsor affidavit form is located in the last section of the application for admission form.
Each applicant is required to provide an official detailed financial statement attesting that the sponsor will be able to support the student to the extent required. Applicant must also give evidence that in countries where there are restrictions on transfer of U.S. Dollars, such transfers will not be prevented. Fairmont State will not issue documents required for visa application unless satisfactory proof of financial support is received.

5. Applicant must submit proof of health insurance coverage prior to enrollment in classes. Applicant must also submit proof of inoculations against measles, mumps, and rubella.

6. Applicant must submit a request for campus housing. A room deposit will be required upon notification of admission.

7. Applicant must sign all forms and submit completed application for admission with all supporting documentation by, with a postmark no later than:
For Scholarship application for following academic year - February 1
For Summer School (May-August) - January 1
For Fall Semester (August-December) - May 1
For Spring Semester (January-May) - September 1
The above dates are when materials need to be postmarked.

8. Applicant must use the same complete official name with identical spelling on all forms.

Upon receipt of all required forms and documents, the Office of Admissions will review the application materials and will make admission decisions. If admission is offered, the college will send U.S. government documents necessary to apply for the appropriate visa.

URL: http://www.fairmontstate.edu/international/default.asp

Scholarships

Scholarships

Fairmont State invites qualifying students from around the world to apply for one of two partial-tuition scholarships which are offered each year. Each scholarship provides a waiver of half the normal tuition based on a normal course load per semester. The scholarship remains in place for 8 semesters, which is the length of time normally required for graduation.

Selection of scholarship recipients is made by April 15 each year by the International Education Committee, which bases its decision primarily upon academic performance. All scholarship recipients are required by the university to provide proof of their ability to meet cost of living expenses while attending Fairmont State.